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  • Child Star Mirabel Pan-Weston Attends Worcester Red Sox Charity Gala

    Bostonese.com, December 29, 2025, — At the special invitation of the Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) Foundation, the renowned young Chinese-American singer and child star Mirabel Pan-Weston recently attended the Foundation’s annual charity gala. As the evening’s sole guest performer, Mirabel delivered a powerful and moving performance, providing a memorable highlight for this significant event that brings together sports, public welfare, and community spirit.

    (Image: Mayor Petty pictured with Mirabel Pan-Weston)

    The charity gala unfolded in a grand yet warm atmosphere. Mirabel opened the night with an explosive performance, instantly capturing the audience’s attention with her stable, layered vocals and natural stage presence. The emotional depth and confident aura she displayed not only demonstrated a mastery of the stage beyond her years but also set an uplifting, positive, and hopeful tone for the entire event. Her performance received unanimous praise from the guests and became the most striking focal point of the opening.

    A Star-Studded Gala

    The Worcester Red Sox Foundation Charity Gala is a major annual philanthropic event for the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. It is dedicated to supporting community education, youth development, and services for underprivileged groups. This year’s event drew influential figures from government, business, sports, and the non-profit sector, and is regarded as one of the most high-profile and impactful social welfare events in Massachusetts. Guests enjoyed an exquisite lobster and steak dinner before heading to the field to admire the “Winter in Wooville” holiday light installations, engaging in deeper social dialogue amidst the brilliant lights and winter night atmosphere.
    The event was star-studded, featuring WooSox players Nick Sogard and Payton Tolle alongside Red Sox Hall of Famer Rich Gedman. Tom Caron, the well-known host from the New England Sports Network (NESN), served as the Master of Ceremonies, maintaining a professional and enthusiastic pace and highlighting the team’s vital role in bridging sports and charity. (The Worcester Red Sox finished their 2025 minor league season with a record of 35 wins and 40 losses, with fans looking forward to a stronger performance in 2026.)

    Impromptu Piano Solo

    Between the dinner and the outdoor light show, Mirabel also gave an impromptu piano performance. Although piano is not her primary specialty, she used the notes to express her inner emotions with a sincere and courageous spirit. This unpolished, heartfelt performance caused many guests to stop and listen, earning warm and genuine applause and adding a touch of intimate human connection to the evening.

    During the event, several star members of the team proactively welcomed and congratulated Mirabel, taking photos and interacting with her. Official management of the Worcester Red Sox explicitly stated that Mirabel has officially become a member of the WooSox family. This acceptance and recognition from the sports team symbolizes her growing influence in the community and served as one of the most heartwarming moments of the night.
    Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty and his wife also attended the event to watch Mirabel’s performance. After the dinner, the Mayor expressed his sincere appreciation and encouragement to her, praising her stage performance and positive image. As Worcester is the second-largest city in Massachusetts and has seen continuous growth in economy, education, culture, and sports, Mayor Petty noted that seeing young artistic talent like Mirabel in the local community makes him feel deeply proud.

    Leaving a Deep Impression on Audiences

    Reflecting on the past year, Mirabel has consistently delivered brilliant performances on many major stages. Whether singing the U.S. and Canadian national anthems before tens of thousands of fans at Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park, and the TD Garden (for the Boston Celtics), or participating in cultural events like the 15th Asian American Day Festival, she has left a deep impression on hundreds of thousands of viewers with her mature, stable vocal strength and natural, sincere style. these major performances have not only built her stage experience but have also allowed more people to recognize this talented and hardworking Chinese-American child star.

    Mirabel’s mother, the soprano Jie Pan (pictured left above), stated that at this important year-end moment, this gala—which blends charity, music, and community emotion—not only showcases the achievements of the WooSox Foundation’s long-term social responsibility but also shows how music can transcend age and background to connect hearts. Ms. Joe Pan thanked all sectors of society for their support and love for Mirabel. With her pure and powerful performance, Mirabel injected hope and emotion into the gala, leaving behind a warm and cherished collective memory for a winter night at the end of the year.

  • Mayor Wu Announces Public Safety Preparations ahead of First Night 2026

    Boston, Dec. 29, 2025, — Mayor Michelle Wu, public safety officials, and First Night representatives today shared the City’s preparations for First Night 2026, Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. This free, family-friendly event is returning to City Hall Plaza for the third year, and will feature live performances, ice sculptures, fireworks and more. The City is a partner of this annual New Year’s Eve tradition, which is run by Boston Celebrations, Inc., and managed by Conventures, Inc. The City and partners are taking steps to ensure residents, families and visitors are safe as Boston celebrates the New Year.

    Mayor Wu speaks at the press conference (photo credit: city of Boston).
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  • CCBA 2026/2027 Officer Installation to Be Held on Jan. 3

    Boston, Dec. 27, 2025, The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) had their 2026/2027 officer election on Dec 9, 2025. A total of 40 valid votes were cast from representatives of CCBA board organizations. Incumbent President Felix Lei was successfully re-elected with 27 votes.

    Felix Lei(middle) and elected officers pose for a picture.
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  • Pianist George Li returns to NEC’s Jordan Hall on Jan. 10, 2026

    Boston, Dec. 24, 2025, — The second concert of the 37th Annual Music Season of the Fundation for Chinese Performing Arts will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM, featuring pianist George Li returning to Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory of Music to perform works by Liszt and Chopin. This is a concert not to be missed. Pianist George Li, described by The New York Times as “A bracing, fearless account…Mr. Li’s playing combined youthful abandon with utter command,” won a silver medal at the 2015 Moscow International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition.

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  • Chinatown Leaders Raise Concerns Over Proposed Adult Club Relocation

    Boston, Nov. 19, 2025, — City Councilor Ed Flynn, who represents Boston’s Chinatown and South Boston, was re-elected with a high vote total in the City Council election held in early November. On November 18, more than 20 community leaders, including current Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) President Felix Lei, former presidents Paul Chan and Hung Goon, and Chinese Golden Age Center Executive Director Ruth Moy, gathered with Councilor Flynn for a dinner at the well-known Empire Garden Restaurant in Chinatown to warmly congratulate him on his re-election.

    President Felix Lei said that Councilor Flynn is very approachable and often appears at events large and small in Chinatown, and that he places great importance on public safety and commercial development in the neighborhood. Councilor Flynn thanked the community leaders for their strong support and said he hopes to continue working together to further improve Chinatown.
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  • Massachusetts Celebrates Asian American Day Today at the 15th AA Day Festival in Boston Common

    Boston, September 6, 2025, — As summer draws to a close and autumn begins to arrive, Massachusetts welcomes a historic moment. The 15th annual Asian American Day Festival, hosted by the Boston Asian American Association and title sponsored by Blue Ocean Realty, starts today from 10:30 AM in Boston Common. This year’s Asian American Day Festival is a significant occasion for cultural exchange and community cohesion.

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  • Pianist Yangrui Cai: Perseverance and Brilliance on the Path of Music and Life

    Boston, June 26, 2025, — At the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2025, Chinese pianist Yangrui Cai from Shunde, Guangdong, impressed audiences and judges alike with a deeply expressive performance centered on the theme of “Death, Darkness, and the Devil.” Advancing to the semi-finals and winning the Best Performance of a New Work award, Cai once again proved himself not only a pianist of outstanding technical command but also an artist of profound thought and individual vision.

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  • Guangzhou Association Hosts Better Beach Event: A Celebration of Culture and Environmental Awareness

    Quincy, MA, June 8, 2025, — Under clear skies and a gentle sea breeze, the Boston Guangzhou Association held its “Better Beach” community event at Wollaston Beach in Quincy today, drawing a large crowd of members and local residents. The event combined entertainment, environmental advocacy, and community engagement, showcasing both cultural pride and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. This event was sponsored by non-profit organization Save The Harbor/Save The Bay and Massachusetts DCR department.

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  • Members of the NE Gee How Oak Tin Association Honor Early Chinese Immigrants at Mount Hope Cemetery

    Boston, April 4, 2025, — Today is Qingming Festival 2025, and many Chinese people in the Greater Boston area are visiting cemeteries to pay respects to their ancestors. Recently, more than ten members of the New England Gee How Oak Tin Association, led by elder Peter Chan and Presidents Jenny Lei and Jimmy Chan, went to Mount Hope Cemetery to honor early Chinese immigrants.

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  • Latvian Journalists and Photographers Capture Guangdong Culture with Their Cameras

    By Latvian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce

    Jie Long, President of the Latvian Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, five journalists with the team leader Aiga Baikova from Latvia were recently invited to Guangdong to shoot a documentary. They were moved by the profound charm of Cantonese culture , the strength of sports, and the hospitality of Guangzhou citizens.

    The first stop was the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum. Mr. Jie Long, the current coach of the Latvian National Wheelchair Fencing Team and the coach of the Guangdong Province Wheelchair Fencing Team, introduced to the journalists that he donated a World Cup gold medal won by the Latvian National Wheelchair Fencing Team in Italy to the Guangzhou Overseas Chinese Museum and stored it in Mr. Long’s personal sports column in the museum. He said that this gold medal carries the wish of the people of China and Latvia for strong cooperation, shared with the Latvian journalists, and will continue to flourish.
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